Thursday, June 23, 2016

Thinking Out Loud Thursday - June 23, 2016

Welcome to Thinking Out Loud Thursday! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you link up with me and Vanessa fromX-tremely V below and share what you're thinking out loud about today.So it's kind of a thing with me to check out the National Calendar Day website and see what celebrations are going on because, you know, every day should be a party about something! Well, today happens to be National Hydration Day. Appropriately placed on the calendar since here in the Midwest we are experiencing temps peaking around 100 degrees and it's pretty easy to become dehydrated.Staying hydrated in the summer isn't always easy. Wondering how much water you should drink in a day? Well, according to WebMD: "It depends on your size and weight, and also on your activity level and where you live. In general, you should try to drink between half an ounce and an ounce of water for each pound you weigh, every day. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, that would be 75 to 150 ounces of water a day. If you're living in a hot climate and exercising a lot, you'd be on the higher end of that range; if you're in a cooler climate and mostly sedentary, you'd need less."

To be honest, I'm not a fan of water. I know, I know - how can you NOT like water?!? It just tastes like nothing to me. So this year I invested in the Infusion Water Bottle from Pampered Chef.

This handy 24 ounce bottle lets you infuse your favorite fruits and vegetables for some awesome tasting water. The measurement marks on the side help you keep track of your intake. The shape also fits in most car's cup holders so you can take it with you when you're on the go. It's also BPA-free and dishwasher safe. Love it!! Click HERE if you need one for yourself!

Check out this handy chart that gives you some great combination ideas. The Pampered Chef Infusion Water Bottle has a cool strainer that keeps your combinations in the bottle and not going in your mouth when you drink.

I love infused water. Those are some great combos... but most of the time I don't have the time to wash and cut the fruit, so sometimes it goes to waste. I strongly recommend grabbing a bag of frozen berries for your busy days. Throw a handful in and let it set an hour. It's delicious and cool :)